Image: Curtis Kreklau, South Fraser News Services / In this image shared by Curtis Kreklau of South Fraser News Services, police in Mission responded to the 32700 block of Laminman Avenue Monday afternoon, August 28 at about 5 p.m. after a reported shooting. A 45-year-old man who was shot Monday later died early Tuesday morning. Homicide investigators from the Integrated Homicide Investigation Team have taken conduct of the investigation and believe the shooting was gang-related.
IHIT deployed to Mission after shooting
IHIT deployed to Mission after 45-year-old man was shot, killed in gang-related incident
Aug 30, 2023 | 5:00 AM
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MISSION — Homicide investigators have been deployed to Mission after a 45-year-old man was shot Monday afternoon and later died early Tuesday morning.
According to a press release from the Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT), Mounties in Mission were called to the 32700 block of Laminman Avenue Monday, August 28 at 5:01 p.m. for the report of shots fired. RCMP members attended and located a 45-year-old victim suffering from life-threatening gunshot wounds.
IHIT says the victim was transported to a hospital while first responders attempted to save the victim’s life. Shortly after the shooting, a vehicle was torched in the area of Richards Avenue and Doyle Street.
Image: Curtis Kreklau, South Fraser News Services / This minivan-looking vehicle was burned Monday afternoon shortly after a 45-year-old man was shot in Mission. The man later died early Tuesday morning. Homicide investigators believe the shooting was gang-related.